Hiking in the Slovenian Alps is like walking into a living-breathing fairy tale. Each step pampers you with magical landscapes and storybook scenes that look like a mirage materializing before your very eyes.
Itโs a continuous visual feast composed of emerald-colored lakes, roaming ibex, and fields of Edelweiss.
The Slovenian Alps are made up of three mountain ranges: the Julian Alps, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and the Karawanks.
This guide will introduce you to the most enchanting hiking destinations in these mountain ranges, with tips on specific hiking trails and places to stay.
- Slovenian Alps Hiking Season: June – September (October), depending on snow conditions.ย
- Waymarks in the Slovenian Alps: Slovenia hiking trails are marked with the red Knafeljc waymark, which is a red circle with a white center. Trail markings are generally well-maintained and easy to follow.
- Trail Conditions: Please check this website for up-to-date information on trail closures.
- Best Local Hiking Tour Operator for Guided and Self-Guided Hikes: Slotrips
Slovenian Alps Hiking Tours
Slovenian Alps Guided Hiking Tours
If youโre a solo traveler, or a hiker with limited alpine hiking experience, we highly recommend joining a small group guided hiking tour.
Slotrips is a local hiking tour operator that specializes in both guided, and self-guided hiking tours in the Slovenian Alps.
We especially love this hiking company, because it’s founded and led by passionate local experts committed to curating unforgettable journeys for every guest.
Best Walks in Slovenia is an 8-day hiking tour (day hikes only) for travelers who want to hike easy-moderate trails, visit Sloveniaโs top attractions, experience local culture, and stay in comfortable hotels (3-star, or 4-star).
Discover the Slovenian Alps is an 8-day hiking tour, which combines a 3-day hut-to-hut hike with moderate day hikes in the Julian Alps. During this guided hiking trip, travelers will visit Triglav Lakes Valley, Lake Bohinj, Lake Bled, Soca Valley, Mangart Saddle, and Vipava Valley wine region.
Best of the Julian Alps Hut-to-Hut is a 3-day guided hut-to-hut tour in the rugged heart of the Julian Alps. Hikers have the option to add-on Mount Triglav summit
Best of Alpe-Adria Trail is a private, guided tour that follows the Slovenian stages of the Alpe-Adria long-distance hiking trail.
Slovenian Alps Self-Guided Hiking Tours
A self-guided hiking tour is a great option for hikers who want the freedom to trek independently, but donโt want to manage the logistics: route planning, booking huts, transfers, and luggage storage. If you book with Slotrips, you also get a personalized smartphone app with uploaded GPS tracks and 24 hour holiday support.
Here are some of their standout self-guided hiking tours:
Crossing the Julian Alps is a high-alpine hiking route across the Julian Alps, form Planica to Lake Bohinj. Hikers get a private transfer from Ljubljana to the starting point of this trek. Your extra luggage will be transferred to your last accommodation in Bled, where youโll end the tour. Extra Perk: you can add on the Triglav via ferrata summit hike with a IFMGA licensed mountain guide, who will also bring all necessary via ferrata equipment.
Mountains and Lakes Hut-to-Hut links Pokljuka Plateau with Seven Lakes Valley in the heart of Triglav National Park. You can also add-on the summit climb to Triglav with a IFMGA licensed mountain guide.
Triglav National Park Adventure is a 4-day high-mountain traverse around Lake Bohinj.
Trekking the Karawanks is a 4-day hut-to-hut hiking tour along the Slovenian-Austrian border in the Karawanken mountain range. This off-the-beaten-path trek is perfect for hikers who love quiet trails. Private transfers to/from trailhead included.
If youโre visiting the Julian Alps in May, or October, consider these multi-activity adventures: Alpe Adria Trail Adventure, Best of Alpe-Adria and Juliana Trail, and Mountains to Sea.
8 Slovenian Alps Hiking Destinationsย
1. Lake Bohinj and the Southern Julian Alps
Cradled by the Julian Alps, Lake Bohinj stretches across Bohinj Valley, reaching a length of 4.35 km.
Slovenia’s largest lake, located entirely in Triglav National Park, is an ideal destination for an active summer trip packed with tons of day hiking.
There’s nothing better than gleefully dipping into the crystal-clear waters of Bohinj after a long hike in the Julian Alps.
Though a mere 25-minute drive from Lake Bled, this glacial lake couldn’t be more different. Largely overlooked by most visitors, Lake Bohinj is a peaceful and laid-back place to base yourself for a few days, when hiking in the Slovenian Alps.
Stara Fuลพina and Ribฤev Laz Hikes
On the eastern end of Lake Bohinj, the small settlements of Stara Fuลพina and Ribฤev Laz mark the starting points for hikes to Mostnica Gorge, the Bohinj alpine pastures, and various lookout points.
- Stara Fuลพina to Kosijev dom na Vogarj (Bohinj Lookout Point)
- Stara Fuลพina to Rudnica Viewpoint
- Stara Fuลพina to Mostnica Gorge and Mostnica Waterfall in Voje Valley
Planina Blato Hikes
To access more hiking trails on the north side of Lake Bohinj, drive to Planina Blato via a toll road (fees apply). From this high alpine pasture, you can hike to Koฤa na Planini pri Jezeru, Planina Lazu, and even all the way to the Seven Lakes Valley.
Experienced alpine hikers who love adventurous trails can hike this 2-day Veliko ล piฤje and Seven Lakes Valley hike.
Vogel Ski Resort Hikes
On the western end of Lake Bohinj, more trails begin from Ukanc village and Vogel Ski Resort.
With a convenient cable car ascent to Vogel Ski Resort, you can embark on hikes to Mount Vogel and Mount Rodica in the Southern Julian Alps.
You can even hike from the Vogel cable car mountain station (Rjava Skala) all the way to Komna plateau and the Savica waterfall.
Ukanc and Koฤa pri Savici Hikes
From Koฤa pri Savici mountain hut (located above Ukanc), you can hike to Dom na Komni mountain hut and the Seven Lakes Valley. Check out these trails: Koฤa pri Savici to Koฤa pri Triglavskih jezerih and Ukanc to Savica Waterfall Circuit.
Where to Stay around Lake Bohinj
There are three villages around Lake Bohinj: Stara Fuลพina, Ribฤev Laz, and Ukanc. If you want access to restaurants and shops, stay in Stara Fuลพina and Ribฤev Laz. If you want to stay somewhere very idyllic and peaceful, stay in Ukanc.
Top Choice – Luxury | In Stara Fuลพina, we recommend staying in the boutique Hotel Majerca for great views, al fresco dining, and overall design concept.
Top Choice – Luxury | The newly renovated Hotel Bohinj is located in the heart of Ribฤev Laz, a mere 2-minute walk to the lake. Hotel Bohinj is an architectural masterpiece, which celebrates the cultural heritage of Bohinj with its bold design choices and symbolic motifs. Lake Bohinj’s finest hotel features an on-site restaurant, garden, and spa (extra charge).
Midrange | The recently renovated Residence Novak Bohinj offers stylish one-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens in an idyllic area of Stara Fuลพina.
Midrange | Set in a quiet location ringed by forest in Ukanc, the top-rated Bohinj Apartments Goldhorn Kingdom (Apartmaji Kraljestvo Zlatoroga) is a 3-star apartment complex (1-2 bedrooms). Each unit has a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Extra perk: daily housekeeping.
Midrange | Apartments Ukanc offers clean and functional apartments in Ukanc.
Luxury | Chalet Apartments ALPIK offers cozy 1-3 bedroom apartments with well-appointed kitchens in a fairy-tale-like location in Ukanc.
Luxury | Villa Park B&B – ADULTS ONLY is a bed and breakfast in Ukanc with a large garden situated next to the Savica stream, which flows into Lake Bohinj.
Look for accommodation around Lake Bohinj.
2. Kranjska Gora and the Northern Julian Alps
Kranjska Gora is the gateway to the Northern Julian Alps, and an ideal base for day hiking. From this alpine resort town, you can reach popular trailheads along Vrลกiฤ Road, Planica, and Gozd Martuljek.
If you’re looking for a hut-to-hut hike, check out our Triglav National Park Traverse, starting at Vrลกiฤ Pass and ending in Lake Bohinj. We recommend booking this self-guided Crossing the Julian Alps hiking tour with Slotrips to take advantage of the transfer to the trailhead, extra luggage storage, and 24 hour support.
Trail Maps: KOMPASS Hiking Map 2801 Julian Alps/Julijske alpe, Kamnik Alps/Kamniske alpe 1:75 000 and Julian Alps: Hiking Map FB WK141 1:50 000 (Freytag + Berndt)
Vrลกiฤ Road, Vrลกiฤ Pass Hikes
Slemenova ล pica – trail details in our Kranjska Gora in Summer Guide.
Mt. Mala Mojstrovka (via ferrata hike)
Prisojnik / Prisank (via ferrata hike)
Planica Hikes
Dom v Tamarju mountain hut – trail details in our Julian Alps Hiking Guide.
Hikes Starting in Gozd Martuljek
Srednji Vrh โ Voลกca
Stay in Kranjska Gora
Midrange | Hotel Vandot is a hospitable B&B in the center of Kranjska Gora with clean and cozy rooms and parking (extra charge).
Midrange | Pri Marusi is a top-rated guesthouse set in a quiet location in Kranjska Gora with free parking and breakfast.
Top Choice – Midrange | Hotel Pino Alpino is an impressive 3-star hotel with an on-site ร la carte restaurant and bar, located in Kranjska Goraโs pedestrian zone. Breakfast is included. Free private parking is located behind the hotel.
Midrange-Luxury | Hiลกa Kosobrin offers modern apartments with fully-equipped kitchens. The property is located on the bank of the Sava Dolinka river, just outside of the town center. Guests have access to a sauna and private parking.
Top Choice – Luxury | Boutique Hotel Skipass is a 4-star, family-run boutique hotel with a wine bar serving Slovenian wines and cold cuts. Stay here for the comfortable rooms, fresh ร la carte breakfast, and kind and attentive staff.
Look for accommodation in Kranjska Gora.
3. Mojstrana and the Northern Julian Alps
The village of Mojstrana is located 14-km east of Kranjska Gora. From here, three parallel valleys fan out southwards into the Julian Alps: Vrata Valley, Kot Valley, and Krma Valley. The most popular ascent routes to Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain, start in Vrata Valley and Krma Valley.
Mojstrana HIkes
If you’re looking for a leisurely stroll, check out the Triglavska Bistrica Trail, which follows the Triglavska Bistrica stream from Mojstrana to the head of Vrata Valley.
Another trail to consider is the one to the panoramic hill Vrtaลกko Sleme, which rises above Mojstrana.
Vrata Valley Hikes
Triglavska Bistrica Trail and Periฤnik waterfall
Aljaลพev dom v Vratih – ล krlatica – very demanding and long trail (experts only)
Aljaลพev dom v Vratih – Kriลพ and Stenar – very demanding and long trail
Triglav ascent route: ฤez Prag Route – demanding ascent route
Krma Valley Hikes
The longest, but considerably easier ascent route to Mount Triglav is from Krma Valley. The hike takes 2 days and requires a via ferrata kit for the final stretch to the summit.
Note: you can also approach Mount Triglav from the South from Pokljuka, which is what we did.
Read about this 2-day Mount Triglav hike here.
Stay in Mojstrana
Stay at Hostel Lukna (budget), Guesthouse Veranda (midrange), or Mountain View Glamping (luxury).
Look for accommodation in Mojstrana.
4. Pokljuka Plateau
Pokljuka is a high alpine plateau, situated between Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park.
This hidden oasis of alpine pastures and forest is another entry point into the Julian Alps. The most popular trailhead on the plateau is Rudno Polje, where Hotel Center Pokljuka is located.
It’s also possible to ascend to Mount Triglav from Pokljuka.
Learn More: Hidden Wonders of Pokljuka Plateau
Rudno Polje Hikes
Planina Zajamniki (better with a bike)
Viลกevnik – Short Day Hike. Popular Summit in the Julian Alps.
Mount Triglav – This southern approach to Triglav is the easiest ascent route.
All trails starting at Rudno Polje.
Medvedova konta Car Park Hikes
Stay in Pokljuka
There are only a few hotels on Pokljuka, including Hotel Pokljuka and Hotel Center Pokljuka.
There are also several chalets and cabins, including Vila Triglav on Pokljuka and Zalin planinski raj.
Look for accommodation in Pokljuka.
Stay in Bled
Bled is an alternative base for exploring Pokljuka Plateau. From Lake Bled, it’s a mere 20-30 minute drive up to the various Pokljuka trailheads. If you stay in Bled, don’t miss the Vintgar Gorge trail and the Mala Osojnica and Ojstrica viewpoint hike.
Budget | Guesthouse Marko is a top-rated guesthouse in Bled, walking distance to the lakeshore.
Midrange | Old Parish House is a cozy and clean bed and breakfast, 100 meters away from Lake Bled.
Midrange | Hotel Starkl โ Heritage & Unique is a darling lakefront hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar. Breakfast is included. This family-run property stands out with its friendly service, exceptional cuisine, and location.
Luxury | Adora Luxury Hotel is a lakefront boutique hotel with 7 luxurious suites. Stay here for the lake views and dreamy location. Breakfast is available for an extra charge.
Luxury | Vila Bled is a historic lakefront hotel with 33 rooms. Set in a quiet area of Lake Bled, guests can enjoy the historical flair of President Titoโs former summer residence. Breakfast is included.
Luxury | Bled Rose Hotel is a modern, 4-star hotel in the center of Bled. The hotel features an on-site bar, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a fitness room, and private beach area. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Look for accommodation in Lake Bled.
5. Solฤavsko Region and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Solฤavsko Region is one of the most pristine alpine regions in Slovenia. Nestled against the Austrian Border, Solฤavsko encompasses Logar Valley, Robanov Kot (valley), Matkov Kot (valley), and Podolลกeva.
From these valleys, you can hike into the heart of the Kamnik Savinja Alps. Here are some of our favorite day hikes:
- Logar Valley to the Kamnik Saddle and Planjava (Difficult)
- Logar Valley to Ledinski Vrh (Moderate)
- Robanov Kot to Robanova Planina (Easy, Family-friendly)
Learn More: Best Things to Do in Logar Valley
Where to Stay in Solฤavsko Region
Budget | Guesthouse Planinski Dom Majerhold is a guesthouse with a gardena and on-site restaurant. Breakfast is available (extra charge).
Budget | Prenoฤiลกฤa Valentina is a great value guesthouse in Solฤava with simple, but spotless and spacious rooms. Breakfast is available (extra charge).
Budget | Turistiฤna kmetija ฤerฤek is a farm stay happily situated on the bank of the Savinja River in Solฤava. 2 nights minimum stay. Breakfast is available (extra charge).
Budget-Midrange | Farm Stay “Alpine Dreams” is a farm stay situated on the Solฤava panoramic road, overlooking Logar Valley and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Some rooms have shared bathrooms. 2 nights minimum stay. Breakfast is available (extra charge).
Midrange | Natur Bajta offers two one-bedroom apartments in Solฤava, housed in a renovated barn. Natural wood and black fixtures dominate, lending the place a rustic yet stylish look. 2 nights minimum stay.
Luxury | Hotel Pesnik is the one and only hotel in Logar Valley. It boasts an on-site restaurant, a wellness area, and outdoor natural pool. Breakfast is included in the rate. Stay here for the views and the comfort.
Look for accommodation in Solฤavsko.
6. Kamniลกka Bistrica and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Kamniลกka Bistrica is a tiny dispersed settlement in Kamniลกka Bistrica Valley.
This is one of the easiest gateways to the Kamnik Alps. From Dom v Kamniลกki Bistrici, you can hike to Kamniลกka koฤa na Kamniลกkem sedlu, or Cojzova koฤa na Kokrskem sedlu. Both mountain huts are excellent starting points for summiting surrounding peaks.
We started this Kamnik-Savinja Alps hut to hut hike in Kamniลกka Bistrica.
Trail Map: We recommend the Kartografija or Grintovci 1:25 000 maps for all hikes in the Kamnik Savinja Alps.
Stay in Kamniลกka Bistrica or Kamnik
We stayed at Dom v Kamniลกki Bistrici in Kamniลกka Bistrica (budget) before trekking across the Kamnik Alps. Hereโs another option: Skalca (midrange). Both places are located right at the Kamniลกka Bistrica trailhead.
Lepa Lopa is another great option if you love glamping. It’s only a 30 minutes walk to the end of the road (Dom v Kamniลกki Bistrici).
Look for accommodation in Kamniลกka Bistrica.
For a more comfortable experience, stay at Hotel MD Kamnik (luxury) located in Kamnik city center.
Look for accommodation in Kamnik.
7. Jezersko and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps
Zgornje Jezersko is a small Slovenian village, located very close to the Austrian border. Itโs another gateway to the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Rivaling the beauty of Logar Valley, Jezersko’s Ravenska koฤna valley is a splendid place to walk and simply enjoy alpine views.
From the tiny Planลกarsko jezero lake in Jezersko, continue driving 3 km up Ravenska koฤna to the parking lot at the end of the road. From here, you can hike to ฤeลกka Koฤa mountain hut (1:30 hrs one-way) and Goli Vrh peak (2 hrs one-way).
Stay in Jezersko
Budget | Cvet gora – Camping, Glamping and Accommodations offers traditional rooms in their guesthouse as well as glamping cabins with shared bathroom facilities.
Midrange | We recommend staying in the 15th-century ล enkova domaฤija Farm. This magical place is brimming with free-roaming chickens and ducks and wide enclosures of cows and sheep. This is one of the most magical places in Slovenia.
5-star Luxury | Boutique hotel Vila Planinka is a chic alpine hotel with sumptuous rooms, an award-winning restaurant, cozy communal areas, and a sauna. Breakfast is included in the rate. Dinner is a 4-7 course dining experience (vegan tasting menus available), highlighting local recipes lovingly prepared with ingredients of Slovenian origin. Ask the resident sommelier for Slovenian wine recommendations.
Look for accommodation in Zgornje Jezersko.
8. Karawanks
Like the Julian Alps and Kamnik-Savinja Alps, the Karawanks (Karavanke) are a mountain range in the Southern Limestone Alps. Running along the Austrian-Slovenian border, this 120 km-long range is yet another hiking destination in the Slovenian Alps.
Multi-day hikers will love this 4-Day Trekking the Karawanks traverse.
- Stol – the highest mountain in the Karawanks mountain chain
- Vrtaฤa – the second highest peak in the Karawanks mountain chain
- Kofce Mountain Hut – family-friendly destination just below the Koลกuta ridge
- Veliki vrh and Kladivo – popular summits along the Koลกuta ridge
- Koลกutnikov Turn – highest summit along the Koลกuta ridge
Stay in Trลพiฤ
The town of Trลพiฤ is the gateway to Koลกuta, the longest mountain in Slovenia.
Glamping | Glamping Mountain Fairy Tale are air-conditioned glamping cabins in Bistrica pri Trลพiฤu. Each unit features kitchenettes and private bathrooms. Hot tubs are available at an extra charge with prior notice. Breakfast is included. And, you can rent bikes on-site.
Look for accommodation in Trลพiฤ.
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